Pollination

North American Pollinator Protection Campaign honors almond growers of California

The organization has only given out its Business for Bees Sustainability Award once before, and this time presented it to the Almond Board of California. more »

Researchers develop self-pollinating almond with many tasty traits

The Yorizane variety is showing promise after getting Tuono's self-fertility genes and almost all of the favored traits of Nonpareil, making it one of the best-rated varieties. more »

Sourcing Sustainability

Major snack food company makes a significant pledge. ... more »

It takes a village

Bee-focused partnerships move growers toward more sustainable almond production. ... more »

Ubees’ move to become top pollination services provider boosted

With growth capital secured, the company is focusing on becoming a leading pollination services provider by expanding into new crops and territories and using IoT tech for the best data. more »

The Bee Corp’s pollination standard confirmed in peer-reviewed study

A goal of standardizing bee data is key for improved technology to help protect these valuable pollinators. more »

Managed honeybee colonies drop in second-highest loss rate

Despite beekeepers' best management practices regarding colony health, researchers are seeing little progress in the reduction of colony loss. more »

Honeybees survive longer with four compounds found in flowers

Improving the abundance and diversity of bee gut bacteria, these nutritional compounds found in flowers give bees a longer lifespan. more »